§ Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what was the turnover of businesses based in rural areas in the United Kingdom in(a) 1996, (b) 1997, (c) 1998, (d) 1999, (e) 2000 and (f) 2001. [16542]
§ Alun MichaelThe turnover (£000) of VAT-based enterprises in rural areas (districts/unitary authorities as classified by the Countryside Agency) in England is as follows:
Year £ 1999 357,774,110 2000 360,296,895 2001 364,896,980 Source:
Office for National Statistics
It is not possible to provide figures for earlier years because of changes in geographical boundaries.